Which of the Following Statements from a Hypothetical Psychological Report

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements from a hypothetical psychological report BEST exemplifies the Barnum effect in report writing?

• A) "Herb exhibits significant indicators of a specific learning disability in the visual channel of learning."
• B) "At times, Betty's unconscious hostile urges become evident in the form of expressed anger."
• C) "Patty's mild mental retardation indicates that she may need close supervision in a job setting."
• D) "Tom reports frequent auditory hallucinations commanding him to take out the garbage."

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Definitions:

Legitimate Interests

Interests that do not violate others’ similar and equal interests.

Ethical Subjectivist

One who believes that morality is nothing more than personal opinion or feelings.

Tolerant

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

Moral Reasoning

Used when a decision is made about what we ought or ought not to do.